£5.00 Falafel Sandwich Wrap at London's Smallest Middle Eastern Street Food Shop | "Belsize Falafel"

falafel

🥗Healthier: baked falafel

💰Cheaper: chickpea patties

Baked falafel reduces fat content while maintaining flavor.

tahini sauce

🥗Healthier: yogurt sauce

💰Cheaper: homemade tahini

Yogurt sauce is lighter and easier to prepare.

pita bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain wrap

💰Cheaper: tortilla

Whole grain wraps provide more fiber.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers a similar flavor with health benefits.

Soak chickpeas in bottled water overnight.

Grind soaked chickpeas with coriander, parsley, red peppers, green peppers, green chilies, and red hot chilies.

Add a tiny bit of baking powder to the mixture.

Shape the falafel mixture into balls or patties.

Heat oil to about 180°C in a deep fryer.

Fry falafel until golden brown and crispy.

Assemble the wrap with falafel, lettuce, tomatoes, pickled gherkins, pickled turnips, pickled peppers, and tahini sauce in flatbread.

Serve immediately.

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